Marianna Mkrtchyan

Russia to deliver another batch of TOS-1A heavy flamethrowers to Azerbaijan in the near future

Russia will deliver another batch of TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrowers to Azerbaijan in the near future, Uralvagonzavod (UVZ) Concern of Russia, represented in KADEX-2014 defense expo in Astana, APA reported.

The next batch includes 6 vehicles. The vehicles will be handed over to the Azerbaijani side after they are tested by UVZ specialists in Azerbaijan. UVZ said 18 TOS-1A "Solntsepyok" heavy flamethrowers must be delivered to Azerbaijan according to the contract signed with Azerbaijan. The first batch of 6 vehicles was delivered to the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry last year. Those vehicles were demonstrated in the military parade in Baku in June.